Great, we're doomed now!

If I mention their names, you might find them unfamiliar, but that's not surprising.

My fellow countrymen, this is because true evil does not reside in any single individual, but in the entire group—the meat-eaters who share power!

The commander of the defense force was pale-faced on the bridge.

He received orders from the ground to fire immediately, and the "Salt Pillar" system had already completed its aiming. But looking at the silver demon [Bayeri] on the screen and hearing that soul-piercing voice, the order to fire stuck in his throat, and he couldn't bring himself to say it.

“I have come here not to conquer, but to end this meaningless cycle. I have brought Mars… no, the friendship of another group of brethren, who are no different from you.”

We share the same bright red blood, we both love to eat delicious bread, and we have things we must protect.

The only difference between them and you is that the people giving orders are different!

I also brought the Legion's oath:

From this day forward, the Gundam Legion will protect all of humanity, not any particular power or interest group.

Anyone who attempts to instigate civil war or disrupt peace will be considered an enemy of humanity.

Ye Shou paused, then his voice suddenly rose, carrying a metallic clang:

"Now, lay down your weapons and make way!"

This is not surrender, but choosing to stand on the side of the future, choosing peace, and choosing unification.

If you insist on blocking my way..."

[Bayeli] slowly raised his hand, released the golden longsword, and opened his arms wide without any defense:

"Then treat me as the enemy and fire upon me!"

hum!

As soon as he finished speaking, the demon legion and the allied fleet behind him simultaneously lit up with the eerie light of countless cannons and launchers, like a giant beast in the sea of ​​stars opening its cold eyes.

The word "enemy" struck the hearts of every soldier like a hammer blow, and a deathly silence enveloped the synchronous track.

One second, two seconds...

Suddenly, one of the [Rodi] vehicles shut down its engine and fire control system, and lowered its gun barrel.

Like dominoes falling, one after another... a frigate shut down its main engine, then a cruiser...

The commander, who had been appointed in a time of crisis, looked at the signals on the screen that were going out one after another, and then at the increasingly harsh and even threatening orders from the ground command. He couldn't help but smile bitterly.

He reached out and switched off the communicator, then said to his adjutant, "Order all ships... to remain silent and not to fire."

"But, sir, 'Salt Pillar'"

“That’s beyond our control.” The commander slumped back into his chair, muttering, “Besides… do you think that kind of thing would be effective against that man?”

The so-called "Salt Pillar" is a next-generation nuclear weapon, but this thing is destined not to be used against individuals. Not to mention that activating it would make one an enemy of all mankind, even if it were used, would it necessarily kill Ye Shou?

The original target of the Salt Pillar was M·A at the lunar base, intended for use in a desperate situation. It could provide Gundam-like mobility, especially the Bayeri... How could they be so foolish as to take it head-on!

As long as Ye Shou survives, all of this is a meaningless resistance!

Under the gaze of countless eyes, some filled with fear, some with confusion, and some with anticipation, the silver demon god led its massive fleet, calmly and majestically passing through the now-defunct defense formation as if on inspection, and slowly entered the Earth's azure atmosphere.

No one attempted to attack; instead, many chose to follow behind!

The massive shadow of the ship began to sweep across the clouds, casting a shadow that enveloped the bustling, vibrant city below, as well as a small number of fearful individuals.

An era is rapidly coming to an end in a way no one could have predicted.

"From the birth of M·A to today’s attempt to instigate a war of independence on Mars… if you go to court, you may not have broken any actual laws."

However, the crown of justice remains for us today:

You war criminals, death penalty!

From Sydney to New York, from Eurasia to Africa, from the horizon to the craters of the moon—wherever you flee, no matter how many of you there are, the Gundam Legion will carry out its mission to the very end!

Chapter 193: Farewell, [Bayeli] (4K)

Earth, Sydney, Grand Opera House: The first "Conference on Human Survival" was held here.

This session has three topics:

First, establish a pan-human civilization sphere, in which Earth, Mars, and any new economic sphere that may emerge in the future will all recognize the supreme principle of "coexistence and understanding" and guarantee equality in human rights.

Second, in order to prepare for the coming era of interstellar colonization, the definition of nation and people should be reinterpreted, and a rigorous set of evaluation standards should be established for the establishment, development, independence, or enclave of a planetary colony (or the country of origin of the colony).

Mars, as humanity's second home, was established before the War of Calamity and is not subject to modern standards. In particular, it passed the "Mars Independence Act".

(A few cities are still willing to remain within the mother country's system and accept remote governance, and these have also been approved.)

Third, establish a supervisory system that transcends the concept of the state to regulate military conflicts, sovereignty, trade monopolies, and other behaviors, and grant them the power of "special military operations."

(Its name is [Tower of Babel], with the "Gundam Army" as its core, and it is in an absolutely neutral position, and must not show any favoritism to any side.)

Establish an "inner ring" within the Tower of Babel, with a total of eleven seats.

The "Inner Ring" has no external functions or responsibilities; its only task is to review and evaluate the actions of the Tower of Babel and to enforce internal discipline.

A twelfth person was appointed to objectively record each resolution, copy it into the latter half of "The Era of Calamity: Kuze Yoshinobu's Handwritten Notes," and archive it.

-

Representatives from Earth and Mars gathered at the meeting. The "demons" were still hunting down and executing war criminals, so the atmosphere was quite tense.

However, the legion commander Agnica and Ye Shou's plenipotentiary spokesperson, Tsubaki Rurikawa, did not take advantage of their military superiority to adopt an aggressive stance at the meeting. Although their proposed solutions were quite tough and included iron-fisted threats, upon closer examination, they were not harsh and could even be described as extremely fair.

Earth will undoubtedly lose considerable benefits and will be subject to the long-arm jurisdiction of the legions from now on. No matter how you look at it, it is the suppressed party.

But they haven't forgotten that they are actually in the position of the "defeated party" and have little say in the first place. Moreover, although Mars is going to be independent, normal trade is not prohibited, and even Mars' attempt to monopolize resources will be prevented by the Tower of Babel—this surveillance is not targeted at any particular party.

The economic benefits of colonizing Mars were already mostly divided up by conglomerates and high-ranking officials. Now that these people have been purged, a large portion of the profits have been freed up. Even if normal trade resumes... it turns out that Earth didn't actually lose out!

The three proposals were quickly approved, but the details need to be discussed in detail and supplemented and improved by taking into account the opinions of all parties. Therefore, the opera house will be packed with people in the coming days.

During the breaks in the discussion, everyone couldn't help but look at the silver demon standing in the center of the venue, their minds wandering.

Since the final battle of the Mars expedition ended, Ye Shou has not appeared in public. There were even rumors all over the world that he had sacrificed himself. Even during the later attack on Earth, he did not actually show up in that confrontation.

Of course, no one doubted the truth. During the trial of war criminals the day before, there were also politicians who were out of touch with reality and made a desperate attempt to escape, launching an elite squad to ambush Ye Shou. At that time, [Bayeli] demonstrated its usual dominance.

Therefore, everyone believes that Ye Shou is still alive, but... he doesn't even attend such an important meeting, he just pilots the [Bayeri] here to witness it...

Either he's a very insecure person—but that's clearly impossible.

Or perhaps he has a reason why he can't leave the Gundam cockpit!

Considering the various rumors surrounding Gundam and the Alaya-vijnana system, a conjecture involuntarily arises in people's minds:

Ye Shou and Michael actually perished together, but through the fusion of his Alaya consciousness and the machine body, he preserved his physical body in the cockpit forever, while his spirit occupied the Gundam's frame, achieving a kind of rebirth.

-

hum~

The door to the dark room closed quietly after the last person entered, completely isolating it from all light and sound.

The only lighting came from the huge round table in the center of the room, whose faint blue light illuminated indistinct figures. The tabletop was etched with the emblem of the Gundam Legion—drawn casually by Ye Shou after the first Battle of Sydney, featuring a sword and shield as the core and a cross as an embellishment, which has now become a symbol of supreme honor.

Twelve figures, dressed in crisp uniforms and draped in black cloaks symbolizing their status, stood before a round table. The shadows of the cloaks obscured most of their faces, and a solemn and dignified atmosphere filled the air.

The leader, "Agunica," had piercing eyes that slowly swept over every face present, his fingers tapping lightly on the smooth tabletop, making a soft, rhythmic sound.

“Everyone’s here.” Agnica’s voice wasn’t loud, but it carried an undeniable power, echoing clearly in the enclosed space. “Now, let’s begin the first inner ring assessment.”

He didn't get straight to the point, but instead, following the pre-arranged ritual procedure, said in a deep voice, "Extend your hand."

Without hesitation, the inner circle members, all of whom were soldiers, did as instructed, and twenty-four hands, some wearing different styles of gloves and others with bare skin, opened to both sides at the same time.

Their fingertips touched, and then they tightly grasped the wrists of their neighboring companions, forming a close-knit physical loop around the round table.

“Alaya-vijnana,” Agnukka’s voice rang out.

"Alaya-vijnana~" the crowd chanted in unison.

Instantly, the room fell into a deathly silence. Then, an invisible wave rippled outwards from the round table!

Through the deep connection of the Alaya consciousness system, the twelve spiritual forces are stimulated and guided, like twelve streams converging on each other.

This is not a simple transmission of information, but a deeper spiritual perception and resonance. In this moment, each other's thoughts, emotions, and even fleeting doubts and determinations are perceived in a vague yet real way.

Without words, a sense of trust based on shared experiences and beliefs is solidified and strengthened in the circulation.

They could sense Birdwin's suppressed excitement, Falk's unwavering will, Xin Hui's deep-sea-like tranquility, and the immense pressure Agnica, as the host... all these fluctuations intertwined, ultimately converging into a strange harmony and unity.

This is a ritual established by Ye Shousuo to ensure the "purity" of this deep organization.

No verbal oath can compare to the undeniable power of heartfelt communication, and only by ensuring that it is not driven by selfish desires can collective decisions possess the highest authority.

Therefore, each member must be a transplant recipient of the "Alaya Consciousness System" and possess the "Holy Grail Mark" inherited from the first Gundam pilots!

Only in this way can such perfect telepathic communication be achieved.

Even if someone with ulterior motives is chosen, they will not be able to pass the ritual.

There are no secrets within the "inner ring"!

This process lasted for about a minute, and after the spiritual resonance reached its peak, it slowly subsided. The twelve people released their hands almost at the same time, and the invisible sense of connection gradually faded, but a deeper tacit understanding had been established.

Agnica sat down first, followed by the others, their movements perfectly synchronized. He lifted the hood of his cloak, rested his elbows on the table, crossed his hands in front of his nose, and leaned slightly forward, revealing a slightly tired but sharp-eyed face.

"Now, let's begin today's agenda assessment."

His gaze shifted to the person sitting to his left: "Falk, you begin... How are the various Martian colonies responding to the newly enacted Martian Independence Act?"

Falk nodded: "Overall, the situation is positive, especially after gaining autonomy in mineral pricing and trade, which has led to high public support. However, a few vested interest groups are secretly colluding to try to delay or amend the terms regarding the transfer of military jurisdiction."

They...don't want to accept the supervision of the Tower of Babel, and in this respect, they are less docile than Earth.

"That was expected."

Agunica nodded, his expression unreadable: "Berdwin, what's the progress of the reorganization of the remnants of the Earth Alliance?"

Birdwin began, “Over 70% of the fleet units have accepted the reorganization agreement, while the proportion of MS units is slightly lower, around 60%.”

...Three-quarters of the targets on that list have been confirmed and dealt with.

The remaining forces are either deeply hidden or under the protection of some remaining, yet-to-surface, power. The task force is intensifying its investigations to ensure that major destabilizing factors are eliminated before a formal government is established.

Agnica snorted coldly: "Hurry up and clear out these insects. That lord values ​​this very much."

But we must not let the innocent suffer; the order we seek to establish cannot be built on panic.